Spring Break Adventures
Who says you need a plane ticket for an epic spring break? Book your spring break escape at an Indiana State Park!
• Cozy getaway cabins
• Spring hiking and biking
• Indoor Water Park at Abe Martin Lodge
• Peaceful camping
• Spring wildflower hikes
Get Outside, Get Healthy: Indiana State Park Fitness Challenge
Get healthy at an Indiana state park and be entered to win some fun prizes at the same time. Between March 1 and Nov. 30, we invite you to walk, bike, paddle, or swim at least 25 miles inside one or more of Indiana's state parks or lakes.
Nature Journaling at Prophetstown
Get artsy and get journaling! Join Prophetstown State Park this spring for guided courses in nature journaling. Each class will offer a different lesson on a natural topic or artistic skill, followed by time to journal. The journaling series will encourage thoughtful observation and in-depth exploration.
We’re Hiring!
Join our team! We are hiring seasonal employees for properties throughout the state. Positions include lifeguards, naturalist aides, laborers, office help, security, and more!
Ready to Quest, Explore, and Make a Difference?
Hoosier Quest isn’t just about checking off parks — it’s your chance to turn every adventure into a tiny act of awesomeness! Each level — Challenge, Discover, and Explore — includes a quick volunteer activity that helps keep our parks clean and beautiful.
Pick up a little litter. Do another small good deed. Earn a big sense of accomplishment.
Get out there, have fun, and leave every park better than you found it!
Register for the Happy Little 5K
Happy Little 5K spots are filling up faster than a Bob Ross canvas. Register to run for the trees today!
With your registration, you'll receive a t-shirt, medal, and racing bib. Then anytime between April 18-26, complete the 5K at a place of your choosing (we recommend your favorite DNR property).
Your registration supports healthy forest initiatives such as tree plantings and invasive species management in Indiana State Parks.
Upcoming Events
- March 7 - Winter Hike Series: Tornado Hike (Dog Hike), Brown County State Park
- March 7 - March Full Moon Hike, Charlestown State Park
- March 14 - 2026 Timberdoodle Trot, Prophetstown State Park
- March 14 - Weed Wrangle, Raccoon SRA (Cecil M Harden Lake)
- March 14 - Women's Hiking Group Meet-Up, Clifty Falls State Park
- March 21 - Spring Equinox, Spring Mill State Park
- March 21 - Life Under Foot, McCormick's Creek State Park
- March 28 - Easter Egg Hunt, Versailles State Park
- March 28 - Easter Eggstavaganza, Summit Lake State Park
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